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Big Rain Coming

By Katrina Germein
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Big Rain Coming by Katrina Germein is a delightful children's book that explores the anticipation and excitement felt by a community awaiting rain. Set in the Australian outback, the narrative captures the mood of waiting, reflecting on nature's rhythms and the landscape's transformation with the promise of rain. Its vibrant illustrations and simple narrative make it a captivating read for young children.
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You might enjoy this delightful children’s book if you love stories set in the Australian outback. With vivid illustrations and a rhythmic text, it's perfect for sharing with young children, offering anticipation and excitement as the community eagerly awaits the rain.

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Big Rain Coming

Everyone and everything is waiting for the rain. Rosie's kids, the panting dogs, the fat green frogs, and Old Stephen - for he predicts its arrival. But when will the big rain come? Shortlisted for 2002 Washington (State) Children's Choice Picture Book award. Ages 3-6.

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Big Rain Coming is a lyrical story about the anticipation of rain in an isolated Aboriginal community. The tension in the community builds as the rain clouds thicken and grow dark.

Everybody waits. When will the rain come?

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143500452

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 March 2002

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Bronwyn Bancroft

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 305.0mm

Weight: 170g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Katrina Germein Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Katrina Germein grew up in Adelaide, South Australia. In 1997 she began teaching at Minyerri, a remote Aboriginal community in the Northern Territory. Minyerri was the setting for her first picture book, Big Rain Coming, and the story of Leaving was also inspired by her experiences there. Katrina now lives and works in Adelaide with her husband Steve, her son Hugo and dog Sunny.

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